RN Medical Surgical

St. Charles Health System • Madras, OR

5d

About The Position

The Acute Care RN works as a bedside nurse on various St. Charles Health System units, including Med/Surg, Medical, Surgical, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatrics, Inpatient Rehab, and Med/Surg floats. These departments provide specialized care to patients throughout hospitalization and discharge. The RN provides quality, patient- and family-centered care as a member of the health care team, following the health system’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. The position applies professional nursing standards to enhance the experience of patients, families, and others, and oversees the work of other caregivers while providing care to assigned patients within the scope of RN licensure.

This is a relief position with variable scheduled days and shifts. Listed shift times are 1745–0615 and 0545–1815. The position may perform standby callback as assigned; this varies by department.

Requirements

• Current Oregon RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Department-specific acute care certification, such as CNRN, ONC, RNC, OCN, or CRRN.
• Department-specific acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with health system policies and procedures and laws and regulations governing nursing practice in Oregon.
• Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; set outcomes, implement appropriate nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate patient progress.
• Calculate medication dosages and administer medications accurately according to health system policies and procedures.
• Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support departmental and operating-unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participate in professional growth and development activities for self and others.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice as appropriate.
• Support the organization’s vision, mission, and values, including Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) continuous improvement principles.
• Help create a healing environment and intentional relationships that enhance the care experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence, including introducing oneself and explaining one’s role, asking patients their preferred names, discussing care goals, listening actively, and communicating appropriately.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conduct activities professionally and confidentially; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; report known or suspected violations and cooperate with organizational investigations.
• Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill.
• Perform standby callback as assigned; duties vary by department.
• Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed